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Romans 12

Romans 12:19

Forgiveness · Romans 12:14–21
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Translations

Modern
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Traditional
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Literal
…not avenging yourselves, beloved; but give place to wrath, for it has been written: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
Latin
…non vosmetipsos defendentes carissimi, sed date locum iræ. Scriptum est enim: Mihi vindicta: ego retribuam, dicit Dominus.

Original

Greek
English
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Notes

Romans 12:9–21

The many instructions in these verses are not arranged in a strict or orderly pattern. The main theme, stated at the beginning, is sincere love.

Paul explains how believers should show love to people inside the church (12:10, 13, 15–16). He also explains how they should show love to people outside the church (12:14, 17–21).

Romans 12:1–15:13

This section of Romans explains the moral and ethical demands of the gospel. God’s gift of salvation in Christ calls for a response from believers.

God not only forgives sin. He also wants to transform how people live.

Much of what Paul teaches here about the moral duties of believers also appears in his other letters. However, Paul also addresses issues that were especially important for the church in Rome. One key issue was the disagreement between people who were weak in faith and people who were strong in faith(14:1–15:13).

Parallels

Matthew 18:21–35

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Letter to the Romans Peter, First Letter of Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Anger: Forbidden Be Angry and Sin Not Being Falsely Accused Being Nice Being Positive Being Strong Being Taken Advantage Of Being Upset Breaking Up Bullying Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Conduct Dealing with Evil People Death Penalty Defeat Defending Yourself Evildoers Following God Forgiveness of Enemies Forgiveness of Injuries: Commanded Getting Even God's Vengeance God's Wrath Gun Control Guns Hating Others Hating People Hating your Brother Holding Grudges How to Treat your Enemies Hurt Feelings Hurting Others Killing in Self Defense Killing Yourself Letting Go of Hurt Liars Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Mistreating Others Our Weakness People Hurting You